Yes, I'm a HORRIBLE person, but at least I've updated now??? Does that work? I have no real reason except lack of motivation. But I'm in a good mood today, so I'm updating. I'll tell you why I'm so happy at the end if I remember . . .


Kagome tried to pay attention to Mr. Okinawa, she really did, but it just wasn't working. Every time he would turn his back to the class, she found her thoughts starting to drift and she had to force herself to snap out of it before he saw her. When she dazed off her eyes glazed over, and she'd already been rebuked for it three times.

Inuyasha was staring at her. She usually loved math, much to his bewilderment. She always said that when the number added up right, it made her feel more in control than her life did. Her mind was obviously on something, but he couldn't figure out what. She'd been fine yesterday. He pursed his lips, thinking back to her phone call. What had Miss Muyo said to her?

Letting her hair fall loosely in front of her face, Kagome bit her lip. Between that and pinching herself she was managing to absorb at least some of the lecture. With a sigh she tucked her hair behind her ears, which left her face exposed. It wouldn't do for Mr. Okinawa to think she was 'trying' to ignore him. Trying to turn her attention back to the lesson, she saw something white land on her desk out of the corner of her eye. Casting a curious half smile in Inuyasha's direction, more for his benefit than hers, she unfolded the note.

Kag-

            What's up with you? Normally you get all giddy when Okinawa solves an equation for us (which, for the record, is really weird). Did something happen with Tsuki last night?

                                                - Inu

Kagome smirked subconsciously as she read his signature. Did he realize it looked like he had called himself a dog? Obviously not, or he'd have ripped it up. She reread the note then stopped to think. What was she supposed to tell him? Talking to Sango the day before had made her see that her friends had problems too. They didn't need her to unload on them, it would only make their own hardships that much more difficult. Biting her lip in concentration, she scribbled a quick reply.

Dog *smirk* -

          You realize I'm never going to let you live that down. It's about time I came up with a nickname for you. Just think, when you're being your rude arrogant self I can scold you with a simple 'bad dog' lol, or throw a bone for you to chase ^_^ Last night wasn't a big deal, I mean, Tsuki was feeling a little down, unsure of whether or not I thought of her as a real mom. Total Kodak moment :p (don't laugh you dork, it was sweet).

                             - Me

Inuyasha's eyes scanned over the paper. He reddened as soon as he read her salutation and cast her a glare at the 'bad dog' comment. She giggled then clamped a hand over her mouth abruptly with a worried glance in Mr. Okinawa's direction. Inuyasha quickly scanned the rest of the note then turned his attention back to her, but her gaze was riveted on the front. He bit the top of his pencil in thought before scribbling a reply. That time when he tossed it to her, she exercised more caution before opening it to read.

You -

            The way you signed yourself wasn't exactly clever either. I mean, the note could have been from any one of the many girls that pass me notes during class. Of course, the insults instantly gave you away. Are you sure that's all that happened last night though? You seem too out of it for some kind of 'Kodak moment backlash'.

- InuYASHA (too much to write… gah)

It didn't take long for her to reply.

Dogboy -

          Yeah, I'm sure SO many girls live for the simple pleasures they get from writing you (namely getting back some biting retort. Honestly, what do they see in you?). And only you would think a Kodak moment could give someone a backlash. Are feelings really that destructive to you? Don't answer that ^_^. I'm kidding; you're great (albeit retarded . . .) Yes, I'm sure. I guess I'm just tired. We stayed up and talked for a LONG time. And you of all people know how much I need my beauty sleep.

                   - Me (it's NOT stupid, you are!!!)

She didn't have to wait long for his response.

You Idiot (there, I gave you a last name) -

            Don't read anything into this, but what would you say to a guy who asked if you wanted to come over to his house so you could take turns running fingers through each other's hair?

                        - (I give up, you know who I am. I'm not signing anymore)

Nobody (yeah, no signature works for you . . .) -

          Ew! Weird! I'd tell them if they took one STEP towards my hair I'd shave them bald and stuff their hair down their throat!!!! Okay . . . that's a bit dramatic, but ew!!!!

          - Me (Nicknames don't HAVE last names, dorko!)

You Moron (Nicknames are whatever your friends make of them, and I'm having fun . . .) -

            Great. That's what I told Yura.

Mr. Needs-a-signature-because-I-can't-see-where-his-note-ends-clearly -

          You didn't!!!!! Inuyasha!!!! You're horrible! She's been crushing on you for MONTHS! Though if she really said that . . . maybe I don't blame you.

- Me (I officially remove you as my friend until we're done passing notes)

Stupid pathetic wench (if we're not friends, than I can get even MORE creative) -

            I didn't. I told her that YOU said I should do that to her. Not only does she realize I'm not interested, but she hates you instead of me. Am I a genius or what?

                        - Evil Mastermind

Evil Mastermind Wannabe -

          You're a retard, that's what you are! Most of the girls hate me as it is, and you just made the situation worse. Sango's the only one that will talk to me lol (cuz she's the only one who's too smart to fall for you.)

                   -ME (and NOTHING else. GOT IT!!!)

YOU *coughpatheticcough* (sorry . . . something in my throat . . .) -

            Speaking of Sango, how's she been doing? All Miroku will tell me is that she's so relationship-phobic she shouldn't even have friends. He hasn't been very helpful.

                        - I'm the DEFINITION of evil mastermind.

-That was a sentence, not a name, moron.

          I don't know either. Anytime I mention it she mutters something about all guys being the same and than shuts up. I've learned not to mention it. She's having family problems now too though, to top it off. Her dad can't get a job, no one will hire him. Which is really weird, because he's supposed to be good at what he does.

                   -Me *coughbetterthanyoucough*

You = lame -

            That sucks! And yeah, it is weird. I'm sure something will turn up. If Sango's family is anything like her, they're tough. They'll MAKE someone hire him lol.

                        -  Still sick of signing these dumb things. (And I'm AWARE it's a sentence)

Actually, that wasn't a sentence. It was incomplete . . . -

          We're going to stop now. Just so you know. Mr. Okinawa is starting to give me the evil eye.

                   - Kagome (let's end on a nice note, shall we?)

Kag (fine by me, if you can manage that.) -

            Mr. Okinawa is an idiot.

                        - Inuyasha

Inuyasha signed his name hurriedly and flicked the note towards her. He missed her desk by a fraction of an inch, but just as she bent to retrieve it, a foot landed on it, neatly stopping her from picking it up.

Mr. Okinawa leaned over and grabbed the note, unfolding it as he straightened. "Mr. Okinawa is an idiot," he read aloud. Kagome started, clamping a hand over her mouth to keep from laughing out loud. Her cheeks turned red from the effort and Inuyasha snickered at her. Unfortunately, Mr. Okinawa thought it was at him.

"Well," his voice held more than a trace of annoyance. Kagome's eyes instantly shot to Inuyasha's, filled with pity. "Obviously you're not impressed with how well I teach this class. Maybe you'll be more respectful if you're around it more. Three weeks detention with me, starting today."

Surprisingly, it wasn't Inuyasha who protested. "Three weeks!" Kagome jumped up in her seat, ignoring the pain that shot down her leg when it connected with her desk. "That's not fair!"

"Do you want to join him, Miss Higurashi?" He looked down his nose at her, a gesture that infuriated her to the point where she'd do anything to wipe that smug look off his face.

"What makes you think we'd show up?" She demanded, letting her fist slam her desk. Someone in the back of the room whistled. Inuyasha was about to protest her speaking for him, but clamped his mouth shut. She was doing just as good a job as he could messing with the teacher, so who was he to complain?

"MISS Higurashi, you will take your seat and serve FOUR weeks detention with your little boyfriend here. Is that understood?" He was turning purple now, and more people were starting to laugh.

"Of course," she smiled brilliantly, "but that doesn't mean it'll happen." She sat down, but everyone knew she wouldn't be showing up for detention. She was a different girl than the one who had transferred last year. But she still tended to forget little details . . . like when Mr. Okinawa had called Inuyasha her boyfriend and she'd forgotten to deny it.

And that was how the rumors started.


I was going to write more, about Sango, but I think I'll save that for the next chapter. I just wanted to end it there. Not too much happened in that chapter. I just wanted to clearly define how their relationship is and how school life is getting to be. Oh, and I can't remember why I was so happy, but I think it had something to do with going to the LINKIN PARK CONCERT! *coughimadiehardfancough*. Better stuff to come! Promise!

-Me (lol)

OH! And thanks so much to my restored Beta Reader Yani C!!!! *cheers wildly*!!!!